Netherlands
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 125 914 MCL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
125 914.1 LLabel, side A
125 914.2 LLabel, side A
Roland KirkKirk In Copenhagen
Vinyl pressings
Kirk In Copenhagen
by Roland Kirk · 1964
13 pressings5 countriesFree ImprovisationJazz
Kirk In Copenhagen was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Kirk In Copenhagen
10 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 5 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Netherlands
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 135 914 MCY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
January 1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60894Mercury SR-60894
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60894-A- M1 RR //Runout side A
SR 60894-B- M1 RR /Runout side B
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MCL 20021
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
125914 1L ▼ 1 = 420 11 1Runout, side A, stamped
125914 2L ▼ 1 = 420 11 2Runout, side B, stamped
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG-20894
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20894A M1 RRSide A etched, variant 1
MG 20894B M1 RRSide B etched, variant 1
MG 20894A M1Side A stamped, variant 2
MG 20894B M1Side B stamped, variant 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60894
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | France | Mercury 125 914 MCLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Japan | Mercury SM-7155First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Mercury 125 914 MCLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Mercury 135 914 MCYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Mercury MCL 20021First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Mercury MG-20894First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Mercury SR 60894First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Mercury MG-20894First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Mercury SR-60894First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Mercury SR 60894 / Mercury SR-60894First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Mercury MG-20894LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | US | TRIP TLP-5512LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Mercury SJ-19618 / Mercury SR-60894LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Narrow Bolero5:22
- A2Mingus-Griff Song8:07
- A3The Monkey Thing5:49
- B1Mood Indigo7:16
- B2Cabin In The Sky7:45
- B3On The Corner Of King And Scott Streets4:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kirk In Copenhagen are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Kirk In Copenhagen are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1964 and 1981.
When was Kirk In Copenhagen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Netherlands, US, UK, France and more. One of them is Mercury 125 914 MCL.
How do I tell if my copy of Kirk In Copenhagen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 125 914 MCL, 135 914 MCY, SR 60894, MCL 20021) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 125 914.1 L and 125 914.2 L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kirk In Copenhagen on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
